For many properties, it can be. Mesa receives abundant sunshine, while commercial facilities can have substantial electricity needs from air conditioning, equipment, lighting, and daily operations. The economics of an individual project depend on the facility’s energy usage, utility rates, available space, project costs, incentives, and financing structure.

WattHub evaluates these factors to determine whether a commercial solar project makes financial sense before moving forward.

There isn’t a single cost that applies to every commercial solar project. System size, installation type, equipment, electrical infrastructure, structural requirements, and site conditions all affect project pricing.

For example, a rooftop installation can have a very different cost structure than a solar carport or ground-mounted array. WattHub develops project-specific estimates and financial models based on the property.

Warehouses, manufacturing facilities, schools, churches, retail centers, offices, multifamily developments, municipal properties, and businesses with large parking areas can all be good candidates.

Properties with substantial daytime energy consumption and large amounts of usable rooftop, parking, or land area are often worth evaluating.

Yes. Solar carports can be particularly useful in Arizona because one structure can serve two purposes: generating electricity and providing shade.

For properties with large parking areas, solar canopies can turn otherwise unused space into an energy-producing asset while providing covered parking for employees, customers, tenants, students, or visitors.

Yes. Battery storage can be evaluated alongside a new commercial solar system or as part of a broader energy strategy. Whether storage makes financial sense depends on the facility’s load profile, electricity rate structure, operational requirements, resilience goals, and system design.

Commercial solar projects can potentially use several ownership and financing structures, including direct ownership, loans, power purchase agreements, and other project financing arrangements.

WattHub helps organizations compare available structures and understand how each option affects upfront costs, long-term savings, ownership, and overall project economics.

Commercial solar projects may be eligible for federal tax incentives and other programs depending on the property, project structure, technology, location, and regulations in effect when the project is developed.

Because solar incentive programs and requirements can change, WattHub evaluates current opportunities during project development rather than assuming that every project will qualify for the same incentives.